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Acne Acids

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Discover clearer-looking skin with our curated selection of Acne Acids, designed to support your skincare routine. Explore formulas that fit seamlessly into your regimen, whether you're targeting occasional breakouts or looking to maintain a balanced complexion. From gentle options to more intensive treatments, find the right Acne Acids to help reveal a fresher, smoother appearance and boost your confidence every day.

The OrdinaryMandelic Acid 10% + HA Gentle Facial Exfoliating Serum for Hydration

ITEM: 2210623

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL

531 Reviews

$10.30

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*Oil consistency *Gentler and less drying than other acids *Immediate brightening effect *Really made a difference on discolouration left over from acne...I love love love this acid!!! It doesn't irritate my skin or burn!!! Most acids are too harsh for my skin.

What it is: A 10 percent mandelic acid formulation that offers gentle exfoliation.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dullness and Uneven Texture, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mandelic Acid: Offers superficial dermal peeling that is gentler than other alpha hydroxy acids.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.

$20.00

Best for cystic acne and scarring!!...I have struggled with deep cystic acne for a long time (as well as regular hormonal acne). ...But this succinc acid works wonder. Help to clear acne and blemish.

What it is: A non-drying, gentle, and targeted acne treatment that clears acne spots fast while layering under makeup without flaking.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 2% Succinic Acid: Visibly reduces blemish size and absorbs excess oil.
- 2% Sulfur Powder: Absorbs excess oil and unclogs pores for clearer-looking skin—long term.
- 1% Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates the skin, reducing dead-skin cell buildup.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

$27.00

I haven't been able to use any kind of acne treatment (such as salicylic acid) to help keep my acne at bay during the winter time for years because every time I would try, my skin would get way too dry and flaky and I'd break out in about 0.2 seconds. ...I use this at night after retinol or acids, and I’m glowing in the morning! My skin is dry/combo/on the sensitive side, and it takes to this moisturizer perfectly.

What it is: A rich hybrid night cream and mask formulated with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants to lock in vital hydration, soften, and visibly brighten.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate): Highly stable, oil-soluble, and known to visibly brighten and firm.
- Squalane and Hyaluronic Acid: Draw in, replenish, and lock in hydration.
- Proprietary Superberry Complex: Antioxidant-rich berry extracts combat dullness and free radicals.

Ingredient Callouts:
This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Wake up to glowing,

$73.00

Holy grail for acne-prone skin...I'm oily and acne-prone and almost any product that's even a tiny bit occlusive breaks me out. ...Love to layer it on after acids!

What it is: A rich hybrid night cream and mask formulated with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants to lock in vital hydration, soften, and visibly brighten.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate): Highly stable, oil-soluble, and known to visibly brighten and firm.

- Squalane and Hyaluronic Acid: Draw in, replenish, and lock in hydration.

- Proprietary Superberry Complex: Antioxidant-rich berry extracts combat dullness and free radicals.

$69.00

It really works to clear acne, but doesn't leave the skin feeling dry! I also love the fact that it uses natural ingredients versus something such as salicylic acid. ...My old dark spots or acne scars have lightened too since using this. Definitely recommend.

What it is: A daily, clinic-inspired exfoliating cleanser with AHAs and enzymes that helps boost radiance and refine pores.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dark spots, Dullness and uneven texture


Formulation: Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Papaya, Pineapple, and Pumpkin Enzymes: Naturally enhance skin exfoliation without overdrying.

- Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid: Refine the appearance of pores and help clear buildup on skin's surface.

NARSRadiant Creamy Concealer with Hydrating Medium Coverage

Size: 0.22 oz/ 6 mL·ITEM: 1478403

Color: Biscuit - MD1 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and a golden tone

15K Reviews

$48.00

Pros: great for covering acne/acne marks, doesn’t break me out, and has a wide color range Cons: creases around the eye area, very noticeable on dry spots...Creamy and easy application, but doesn’t work well with acne prone skin, especially in terms of coverage of acne.

What it is: A multipurpose concealer that brightens, corrects, and perfects for up to 16 hours with a creamy medium-to-buildable coverage and natural, radiant finish.


Coverage: 
Medium


Finish: 
Radiant


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Mineral-Tone Balancing Powder: Works to optically correct, not mask, imperfections.

- Light-Diffusing Mineral Powder: Blurs the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps even out skin tone.

- Multi-Active Botanical Blend (Magnolia Bark Extract, Grape Seed Extract, and Vitamin E): Hydrates, firms, reduces redness, and helps strengthen the skin barrier.

$100.00

acne-prone skin friendly...i've even tried the tatcha vitamin c and lactic acid serum and that gave me some bad cystic acne and i couldnt use it long enough to see results. if you have acne-prone skin, give it a try and if you don't, you have NOTHING to lose....A Must for Acne-Prone Skin!...I’ve been using this for a week (in combination with the lactic acid serum from the Let it Glow kit) and I’ve noticed a big difference in my acne scars and dark spots!!

What it is: A powerful, lightweight face oil with vitamin C that visibly brightens, firms, and hydrates to reveal your most radiant-looking skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity


Formulation: Oil


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Advanced Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate): Is an oil-soluble, stable form of vitamin C that visibly brightens skin.

- Sugarcane-Derived Squalane: Weightlessly locks in essential moisture.

- Chios Crystal Oil: Visibly revitalizes and firms.

$48.50

What it is: A daily facial serum for sensitive skin with two percent salicylic acid, three percent lactic acid, and postbiotic ferment to visibly reduce blemishes and post-acne marks.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Uneven Texture and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid 2%: Helps target the appearance of active acne breakouts.
- Lactic Acid 3%: Helps gently exfoliate for smoother-looking skin.
- Postbiotic Ferment: Helps support calm-, balanced-feeling skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, mineral oil, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan.

What Els

$27.00

What it is: A patented acne-fighting patch designed to tackle below-the-surface breakouts before they appear.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Redness and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Mask

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Penetrates pores to target acne blemishes and blackheads.
- Niacinamide: Visibly fades dark spots, increases elasticity, and supports the skin barrier.
- Succinic Acid: Absorbs sebum to visibly reduce shine and excess oil.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and cont

$55.00

Good acne cleaning pads...I love using these acne clearing pads. They help clear my acne fast and keeps my skin feeling clean and soft. ...So good for acne...I’ve even used them on my arm and back acne with great results. They’ve also helped fade post-acne marks, which has been a huge plus!

What it is:  A pack of gentle facial pads formulated with salicylic acid to treat blemishes and prevent new breakouts from forming. 


Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily 


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness


Formulation: Wipes


Highlighted Ingredients:

Formula With:

- Salicylic Acid: Diminishes blemishes and prevents new breakouts form forming.

- Rosemary: For a refreshing clean feel.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate

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